The Politics of Sustainable Prosperity

Research WorkshopKeele, 11 July 2017

In times of climate change, overconsumption, and ecological collapse, we must re-think the meaning of prosperity: What is needed are new visions of environmentally sustainable, yet still flourishing societies. This research workshop considers the political foundations of such societies, bringing together papers on both the barriers and new possibilities of sustainability politics in the current conjecture.

The first half of the day addresses the role of the state, analysing the limitations of today’s ‘environmental states’ as well as the emergence of a new ‘climate state’. The second half explores key discourses and arenas beyond the state, such as cultural politics and the de-growth movement. Finally, a roundtable discussion with the presenters and discussants brings the different perspectives together, to explore new ideas and debates on what the future politics of sustainable prosperity could look like.

AGENDA

Part I – The State

11:05 – 11:50
The Environmental State and the Glass Ceiling of TransformationDaniel Hausknost, Institute for Social Change and Sustainability, Vienna | Discussant: Brian Doherty, Keele University

11:50 – 12:00 Coffee break

12:00 – 12:45
The Climate State: Global Warming and the Future of the Welfare StatePeter Christoff, University of Melbourne | Discussant: Phil Catney, Keele University

WHERE

*The nearest train station is Stoke-on-Trent, which can be reached in 1.5 hours (on Virgin train services) or a bit over 2 hours (on the more affordable London Midland services) from London; a bit more than half an hour from Manchester; or 45 minutes from Birmingham. From Stoke-on-Trent station, it is a 15 minute taxi ride (or 45 minute bus ride) to Keele University.

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ABOUT

The Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity is funded by the ESRC. The overall aim of CUSP is to explore the economic, ecological, social and governance dimensions of sustainable prosperity and to make concrete recommendations to government, business and civil society in pursuit of it.

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We have initiated an extended public dialogue aimed at bringing together people from all walks of life and all sectors of society to develop new visions for a lasting and sustainable prosperity. Chaired by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Rowan Williams, The Nature of Prosperity offers a stimulating
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University of Surrey (D3)
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